# Rough Diamond Ranch Alberta See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-CA/land/alberta-rough-diamond-ranch-alberta-v1qho77j - **Location:** Calgary, Alberta, Canada - **Price:** from CA$40.00/night - **Rating:** 97% recommend (179 reviews) - **Sites:** 7 - **Size:** 80 acres - **Host:** Laura S. ## Overview Quiet, majestic back to nature spot! This is a place to get away from a busy life. With close proximity to Winchell Lake, this land is ideal for fishing, hiking or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery. We have 4 campsites available for tent or RV/trailer campers. If you're bringing an RV, we have two power outlets and water available. You will be parking on a field and the site requires levelling. Electricity and firewood are both available for purchase (see extras below). Please add this to your reservation at the time of booking. Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome. Potable water, picnic table, and outhouse are all available. We have cows, goats, chickens, horses and dogs and cats on the property that generally love people. :) I have only one dog and typically allow dogs to run off leash. We do have to be careful that it doesn't turn to a dog gang as this happened once and they took down one of my goats. The goats Hon and Chewy are okay but it took months for poor Hon to heal. I also worry about the chickens and the cats so please keep and eye on your dogs! Lots of treed areas for private camping, horseback riding hiking and walking! Bird watching is big around here as we are on a bird migratory path. We are just above Winchell Lake and less than 10 km from Water Valley Golf Course and Saloon. Please recognize that you are visiting a Ranch not a campsite. We are sharing our piece of heaven with you and you are helping to support our animals and their heaven. Chickens are "True" Free Range and hand fed every morning. Eggs are $10 a dozen to pay for their feed. :) Every spring the rain tends to cause ruts and washes out some of the road on the way to the back forty where the meadow is. We gather rocks on the property to fill the ditches but the early part of the year the roads can be bumpy. Please ask the conditions of the road when you book if you have concerns. Thanks! ## Highlights - **Best van & overland spots in Canada:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026. - **Best RV & van spots in Canada:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025. - **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids. - **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team. - **Laura is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences. - **Creature comforts:** Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen. ## Amenities - **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Wifi - **RV amenities:** Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Generators - **Activities:** Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Paddling, Snow sports, Swimming, Wildlife watching - **Terrain:** Forest, Lake, Field, Farm, Ranch ## Sites - **Community Site #1** (rv-tent, up to 8 guests, CA$40.00/night) - **Meadow** (rv-tent, up to 12 guests, CA$40.00/night) - **Community Site 2** (rv-tent, up to 8 guests, CA$40.00/night) - **Fairy Forest** (rv-tent, up to 12 guests, CA$40.00/night) - **Barn Loft** (barn, up to 4 guests, CA$100.00/night) - **Ranch Walk Out!** (cabin, up to 6 guests, CA$150.00/night) - **Community Site #3** (rv-tent, up to 12 guests, CA$40.00/night) ## Recent reviews > Had the best stay at RDR. Laura is such a great host. The loft and amenities are kept clean and tidy. Me and my friend loved staying here and will be back ! It's a tiny slice of heaven out here. Hope everyone enjoys their stay as much as we did ! > > - Desiree B., October 15, 2026 > Staying at Laura’s was like coming home to a long distance family member. She greeted and invited us with open arms and showed us Canada from a different perspective. We loved staying with her so much that we stayed two more nights. I don’t even have enough words to tell you, future guest, how welcoming it is at Laura’s Rough Diamond Ranch. Just don’t hesitate long and book the stay! Thank you Laura!❤️ > > - Kira K., September 27, 2026 > Such a wonderful host! She made me feel like family and made sure I had everything I needed. I am already planning the next trip! > > - Eva K., September 16, 2026 > Laura was a wonderful host and very knowledgeable equestrian! Her tack and horses were in excellent shape and ready for a safe and memorable ride. Thanks Laura for having us as guests for my sons 11th birthday party with his friends!. The scenery was great and the site for camping was the best we've enjoyed and was a real experience we will never forget! Having Sonny and Cher, Laura's dogs were also a treat and made us feel safe at night knowing their on watch! A real family oriented place to visit and will definitely come back and camp and fish the very nearby Winchell lake ! Thanks Laura wil… > > - Shawn D., September 13, 2026 > We had the best time at Laura’s ranch. It was so hard to leave and we will definitely be back. She was so helpful with everything. We went for the parks but ended up loving the ranch experience she provided even more. I 100% recommend! Laura went above and beyond. I was not expecting all that we got. You have to stay here. You’ll never want to leave. > > - Gabriella J., September 12, 2026